kristilaw

I just hit a 50 lb loss a few days ago and NO ONE has said a word about it! My mom notices and congratulates me, but not one of my friends has said a word!! 50 effing pounds and NOTHING?? I feel so selfish and vain for needing the support and encouragement, but really! (my mom says it's because your friends see you so often, they don't see the gradual change) You're doing great!!! don't let this small stuff get you down; enjoy those NSVs!!!:tongue_smilie:

Well, I was hoping that this board would be a little more 'happening', but I guess I can get some dialogue rolling! I am a 32yo mom of three, scheduled to get banded on 1/29! I am on day 7 of the preop diet and it's not bad! (and I've lost 14 lbs, so that is incentive!!:thumbup:) I am excited that we are at the age that we can still 'start over'! This band will absolutely change my life. Let me know how much you are loving your band! :smile:

It is really crazy, because it DID just disappear sometime in the past few days!! I can definitely still feel the port, but it is not sticking out and saying hello anymore! :w00t: Thanks for all of the replies and well wishes... Kristil

does anyone else's port area look like this?? I am almost three weeks out and when I lay down, this is what I get! It's creeping my kids out! :thumbup: When I went to the doctor last week, she said it was still swollen, but geez!!! I am sure you all wanted to see my belly at dinnertime, huh? :thumbup:

I am defintely going next month and would love to meet some of my RSG band buddies! :thumbup: Kristil

No matter when you were banded in January or what phase you are in, stop in and let us know what you are eating so we can all get some ideas! :thumbup: I just began mushies today and planned to eat all of the following, but couldn't finish all of Breakfast or morning snack,so I had: B-1/4 c. eggbeaters with mrs dash and 1/2 tbsp cheddar cheese; 2oz cottage cheese. S-Tall Skinny Caramel Latte L- 2oz. tuna salad; 2oz. frozen broccoli and carrots That breaks down, so far, to 214 calories and 23g Protein. So...what did YOU eat today?:confused:

tomorrow's my day, too!! (and hopefully it will put a halt to the Snack Attacks!!!) :cursing:

Do you eat them, just put them to the side, dip into them if necessary for a snack?? I am a little confused about what to do with the calories you burn?? (I journal my food and am at -60 calories for the day)

Lena--do you have a recipe for the egg-sausage casserole muffin?? sounds yummy! B-CIB (running late!!) L-2.6 oz tuna with ygurt,cucumber and tomato on a ww english muffin S- (if necessary) Dannon Light and Fit D- (planned) 1/2 Smart Ones chicken Santa Fe

Do you eat them, just put them to the side, dip into them if necessary for a snack?? I am a little confused about what to do with the calories you burn?? (I journal my food and am at -60 calories for the day)

I cannot believe how fast this process has been!! I actually had to look at the calendar to see if it had really been THREE weeks??!! I am at a 'plateau', but start solids tomorrow and am hoping for continued success...How are my other late January 09's doing?? Did your weight start dropping again after beginning solids?? Check in and let us know how things are going and how you are dealing with this physical and emotional journey!! :tt2: Kristil

I have three children (3.5, 3, and 1.5) and I was waaay worried about this, as well. I will tell you what happened with me (b/c it does vary): I had surgery on a Thursday...my mom came on Wednesday and was in charge of me and my hospital needs. My husband was in charge of the kids on Thursday and Friday. I came home on Friday and didn't lift/hold the littlest child until Saturday afternoon. I didn't lift her, but would hold her while standing for a short time. (My doctor ok'd lifting or holding very minimally for her; she is approx 21 lbs) I went of the Percocet (:tt2:) on Saturday night so I would be able to drive on Monday. On Monday, I was able to take the two oldest to preschool. For my littlest, I planned activities with friends so that someone could help with getting her in the van. I did that until about a week out and then I was generally doing everything for all of the kids. (I did enlist help when possible, but mostly did it myself) My youngest does walk, is potty trained and is pretty independent, so I only had to pick her up to get on the potty or into the crib. I am now officially three weeks out and feel great! I guess it is up to your doctor and your comfort level...Good luck!!

It's not red or hot or anything strange, just rather unsightly! :mad2: It is completely closed and healing nicely, according to the doctor, but it just seems HUGE!! Thanks!

Yeah, I am totally plateau-ing...eating all the same things, exercising and following the rules, but the scale is stuck...I begin solids on Friday and am hoping that things get moving when I am not intaking so much sodium.(that's what the doc says anyway!) :thumbup: I lost 20 lbs post op and then nothing!! I could be very well gaining, but I put the scale away! :thumbup: Kawasaki--my DH lived in Broken Arrow...went to Jenks HS. (He is 10 yrs older than you, so I am sure you don't know him!) :thumbup:

can someone change my goal to 250 (total of 14 lbs)? It is really bugging me that it's 252, and not 250. (anal much??) Thanks!

I keep hearing that everyone is starving and ready for some restriction, but I'm not hungry at all...I do get some hunger pains when it IS time to eat, but nothing close to 'back in the day'! I eat, am full and then eat when it's time again...so, now I am nervous that I am eating too much and that's why I am not hungry!! :thumbup: I track my food, am eating btwn 600-750 calories, all of my Protein and Water and started cardio this week...I have my post op tomorrow, so maybe I can learn more there... Hang in there, Hotties!! Restriction is on it's way! Kristil

B-1/4 c. FF cottage cheese; 2 oz. fresh pineapple S-8oz. coffee with 1 scoop van. unjury and 1/2 c. skim milk (130 calories and 24g protein!!) L-2 tbsp garlic hummus, 2 oz. tuna with 1 tbsp. wasabi mayo and 5 FF saltines S-none D-Salmon Patty and 1/4 c. collard greens 712 calories; 74g Protein

Let's do it! Name...........Start Lbs........Current..........Goal.....To Go Janesays........214.8..............214.8............202.........12.8 Burgygirl.........230.2..............230.2............220.........10.2 Bklyn1984.......263.0..............263.0............253.........10.0 Bobbie155.......255.8..............255.8............245.........10.8 ValJean........266...................266...............254.........12 Kristilaw.........264..................264..............252..........12.0

I had the On-Q and it was awesome!!!! (I really thought I was pain free until I took that thing out and the drugs died down...:frown:) I had surgery on Thursday and took it out myself on Saturday afternoon. It is in like a foot deep,but didn't hurt at allll to take out...